Day 12: Blue Sky and White Clouds

This morning the sky was bright blue, almost so blue it hurt to look at it too long.  Bright white, puffy clouds littered the sky, moving so slowly and yet fast enough to notice their progress.  I sat on my back steps and closed my eyes while the dog was playing in the yard.  I heard the birds and the wind chimes, interrupted by the occasional car driving down the street.  It struck me as beautiful that although the cars' noises overwhelmed everything else, the birds and chimes took over as soon as the car was far enough away, and again their music filled the air.  The breeze was cold, but not intolerable.  I had Justin come outside with me.  We sat quietly for a few minutes, then started pointing out shapes in the clouds.  Such a silly game, but one we used to play all the time.  We only stayed outside for about 10 minutes, then our morning carried on like just another weekend.  But it was enough.  

I am grateful for the blue sky and white clouds that helped me start my day filled with peace.